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Little Alsacian Sugar Ax, made of a combination of wood, brass and iron. Sugar bread was invented by the Venetians around the 14th century. Initially, sugar was sold to the weight, shaped as a conical bread of 1 to 3 kg, wrapped in newspaper. It had to be crushed with a peak, a hammer or pliers to be served in smaller quantities.

Details

  • Of the Period
    Folk Art
  • Place of origin
    France
  • Date of manufacture
    19th Century
  • Dimensions

    H 11.42 in. x W 0.79 in. x D 3.55 in.

    H 29 cm x W 2 cm x D 9 cm

  • Seller location
    Paris, FR
  • Seller reference number
    hache a sucre
  • Reference number
    LU101943768512

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